Job summary
The
jobholder will be actively involved in providing direct and indirect
compassionate care for patients in support of the multidisciplinary team. The
jobholder will be expected to work under the support and supervision of a
registered practitioner.
The
job holder will assist in the overall implementation and evaluation of care as
part of the multi professional team. The jobholder is expected to plan,
implement, deliver and maintain high standards of patient care. The jobholder
will be skilled in taking appropriate action(s) to achieve the planned outcome.
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidates will need to have a proven track record of providing safe
and compassionate care to their patients. Excellent inter-personal skills are
essential. A positive and flexible style and approach is necessary, and you
must be a team player.
You
will be required to work as part of a friendly and supportive team who are
creative and enthusiastic, with a track record of continually improving
performance.
You
will be actively involved in providing direct and indirect compassionate care
for patients in support of the multidisciplinary team. You will undertake a
range of delegated clinical patient care duties and can be expected to work
under direct or indirect supervision by a registered practitioner.
The
jobholder will assist in the overall implementation and evaluation of care as
part of the multi professional team. The jobholder is expected to plan,
implement, deliver and maintain high standards of patient care. The jobholder
will be skilled in taking appropriate action(s) and acting on own initiative to
achieve the planned outcome.
The
jobholder will be expected to lead and support a team of clinical support
workers and apprentice clinical support workers.
The
jobholder will be expected to practice in accordance with Trust policies,
guidelines, standards and statutory requirements and operate within defined
competency boundaries.
About us
Ward
J17 is a 22 bedded older adult female medical ward specialising in elderly
medicine, there is also a CDI unit with 5 side rooms which takes male and
female CDI patients. We are dedicated to providing high quality care to the
older generations of Leeds.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
successful candidates will need to have a proven track record of providing safe
and compassionate care to their patients. Excellent inter-personal skills are
essential. A positive and flexible style and approach is necessary, and you
must be a team player.
You
will be required to work as part of a friendly and supportive team who are
creative and enthusiastic, with a track record of continually improving
performance.
You
will be actively involved in providing direct and indirect compassionate care
for patients in support of the multidisciplinary team. You will undertake a
range of delegated clinical patient care duties and can be expected to work
under direct or indirect supervision by a registered practitioner.
The
jobholder will assist in the overall implementation and evaluation of care as
part of the multi professional team. The jobholder is expected to plan,
implement, deliver and maintain high standards of patient care. The jobholder
will be skilled in taking appropriate action(s) and acting on own initiative to
achieve the planned outcome.
The
jobholder will be expected to lead and support a team of clinical support
workers and apprentice clinical support workers.
The jobholder will be expected to practice in
accordance with Trust policies, guidelines, standards and statutory
requirements and operate within defined competency boundaries.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
successful candidates will need to have a proven track record of providing safe
and compassionate care to their patients. Excellent inter-personal skills are
essential. A positive and flexible style and approach is necessary, and you
must be a team player.
You
will be required to work as part of a friendly and supportive team who are
creative and enthusiastic, with a track record of continually improving
performance.
You
will be actively involved in providing direct and indirect compassionate care
for patients in support of the multidisciplinary team. You will undertake a
range of delegated clinical patient care duties and can be expected to work
under direct or indirect supervision by a registered practitioner.
The
jobholder will assist in the overall implementation and evaluation of care as
part of the multi professional team. The jobholder is expected to plan,
implement, deliver and maintain high standards of patient care. The jobholder
will be skilled in taking appropriate action(s) and acting on own initiative to
achieve the planned outcome.
The
jobholder will be expected to lead and support a team of clinical support
workers and apprentice clinical support workers.
The jobholder will be expected to practice in
accordance with Trust policies, guidelines, standards and statutory
requirements and operate within defined competency boundaries.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care,
- Diploma in Health Level 3, Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent experience.
- The Care Certificate or in the absence of this the jobholder must successfully attain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment.
- Commitment to undergo training and education as required.
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
- Ability to travel in between Trust premises and patient homes for posts that involve community visits.
Desirable
- Basic skills Maths and English Level 2 (equivalent of GCSE 4-9 (A*-C)).
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a healthcare setting delivering personal and clinical care.
- Utilisation of planning and organisational skills
- Insight into roles responsibilities of post.
- Basic IT skills.
- Caring and motivated
- Compassionate
- Courageous
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Interpersonal skills, confident and enthusiastic
- Willingness to learn and develop their role
- Good interpersonal skills
- Team working.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
- Competent in written, electronic and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Significant experience of working within the speciality or department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care,
- Diploma in Health Level 3, Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent experience.
- The Care Certificate or in the absence of this the jobholder must successfully attain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment.
- Commitment to undergo training and education as required.
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
- Ability to travel in between Trust premises and patient homes for posts that involve community visits.
Desirable
- Basic skills Maths and English Level 2 (equivalent of GCSE 4-9 (A*-C)).
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a healthcare setting delivering personal and clinical care.
- Utilisation of planning and organisational skills
- Insight into roles responsibilities of post.
- Basic IT skills.
- Caring and motivated
- Compassionate
- Courageous
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Interpersonal skills, confident and enthusiastic
- Willingness to learn and develop their role
- Good interpersonal skills
- Team working.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
- Competent in written, electronic and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Significant experience of working within the speciality or department.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
